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Romantic Dining
Leave the kids at home, and take out your date for an evening of fine food and conversation at Cincinnati's most romantic restaurants:
Barresi's
Barresi's is a classic, gourmet northern and southern Italian restaurant decked out with white tablecloths and a candlelit romantic atmosphere. It caters to Cincinnati's elite and busy families, but is also perfect for business dinners and private parties.
Boca
Intimate and upscale, Boca is where you to go to brag about where you went to dinner last night where you go to surround yourself with other fashionable people. The Trattoria side is small but cozy, more casual and less expensive.
Celestial Steakhouse
This Cincinnati dining tradition draws a sophisticated crowd for its four-star steakhouse fare, cool jazz and fabulous view. The Incline Lounge serves a broad range of wine by the glass, as well as martinis, single malts, bourbons and cocktails. Live music on Friday and Saturday nights.
Germano's Restaurant
Germano's serves fine cuisine in a warm and casual atmosphere. The award-winning wines are popular with customers. The restaurant even sells jars of its pasta sauces to go.
Grand Finale
Best known for its brunch and desserts, Grand Finale is a well-loved Glendale institution, open since 1975. A great spot for families or lovebirds, the restaurant has seasonal outdoor dining and pleasing decor throughout the cozy interior.
Nicola's Ristorante
Contemporary and spacious, the restaurant was once a car barn for incline trolleys in the 19th century and retains that historic charm. Nicola Pietoso, a native of Italy, first brought the culinary traditions of Tuscany to Cincinnati in 1996.
Palace Restaurant
You'll find a formal and elegant, but relaxed environment at the Palace Restaurant, inside the historic Cincinnatian Hotel downtown. A special occasion destination.
